Administrative Aide II - CAS

About the position

The College of Arts & Science is seeking a dedicated Administrative Aide II to join the Academic Affairs team. This individual will perform a wide range of clerical, secretarial and general office duties including those of a confidential nature. Prioritize office activities and delegate work to student and/or casual employees. May act as work leader to junior clerical support staff. Respond to inquiries displaying a comprehensive knowledge of the department's activities, policies and programs. Interact with the general public as NYU liaison and with University personnel including those at the senior level to resolve issues and problems. Customize and/or compose letters on own initiative or in response to requests for information. Perform general word processing duties utilizing intermediate to advanced-level functions. Modify and/or create databases and complex spreadsheets. Monitor complex department budgets and/or grants.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of clerical, secretarial and general office duties.
• Prioritize office activities and delegate work to student and/or casual employees.
• Act as work leader to junior clerical support staff.
• Respond to inquiries with comprehensive knowledge of the department's activities, policies and programs.
• Interact with the general public and University personnel to resolve issues.
• Customize and/or compose letters on own initiative or in response to requests.
• Perform general word processing duties utilizing intermediate to advanced-level functions.
• Modify and/or create databases and complex spreadsheets.
• Monitor complex department budgets and/or grants.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent or an Associate's degree or some college.
• 3+ years of office experience (with High School diploma).
• 2 years of office experience (with Associates degree or some college).
• Experience providing a high level of customer service.
• Proficiency with intermediate to advanced word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Moderate to fast, accurate keyboarding.
• Good proofreading and writing skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 1+ years of office experience (with Bachelor's degree).
• Proficiency with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office or proficiency with Apple.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing software.
• Knowledge of Access.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of USD $37.90 based on bargaining unit contracts.
• Additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items may be available.